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Gloriavale Says It’s Changed… But Has It Really?

June 21, 2026: | Growing Up in Polygamy | Devotion Finale Reaction | In the final episode of “Devotion: Obedience or Betrayal?”, Gloriavale faces growing legal pressure while leaders work to convince the public, and the government, that the abuses of the past are behind them. But have things really changed? As former…

Articles, Gloriavale Film/Docuseries, Videos

Devotion: Obedience or Betrayal – Can You Separate the Leader from the Crimes?

June 18, 2026: | Growing up in Polygamy | Episode 2 | In Episode 2 of Devotion: Obedience or Betrayal, we dive into one of the most difficult questions any faith community can face: Can you separate a religious leader’s contributions from their crimes? As former members of high-demand religious communities, we discuss…

Articles, Gloriavale Film/Docuseries, Videos

Devotion: Obedience or Betrayal? The FLDS Parallels Are Impossible to Ignore

June 14, 2026: | Growing Up in Polygamy | | Episode 1 Reaction| Devotion: Obedience or Betrayal? tells the story of Gloriavale, a closed religious community in New Zealand that was founded on promises of faith, unity, and a better way of life. As former members of Mormon communities, we couldn’t help but…

Articles, Videos

A slice of the pie: Timaru apprentices prepare for national competition

June 1, 2026: | The Timaru Herald | Rachel Comer | An apprentice baker is seeking another piece of the pie as she prepares for her third shot at a national award. Gloriavale leaver Lianna MacFarlane, an employee at Timaru’s popular U-Bake, was second in the Apprentice Pie Maker Awards in 2024, with her…

Articles, Education, Videos

Home schoolers fear ‘anything can be imposed’ in proposed changes

May 23, 2026: | 1News | James Fleury & Reuben Smith | The national body for home schoolers is calling last minute changes to an education bill “wrong and undemocratic”. On Monday, Education Minister Erica Stanford announced proposed amendments to the Education and Training (System Reform) Amendment Bill, which had already passed its…

Articles, Gloriavale Film/Docuseries, Videos

‘Devotion: Obedience or Betrayal’ Trailer: New Doc Delves Into Real-Life ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Inspiration Cult

May 20, 2026: | TV Insider | Amanda Bell | They say it’s faith. Others call it a cult. With rare access inside Gloriavale, Devotion: Obedience or Betrayal reveals a closed religious community facing allegations of abuse and cover-ups. Stream the new Paramount+ Original documentary June 2, exclusively on Paramount+. If you haven’t…

Articles, Videos

Gloriavale family educated by police over dangers of force-feeding children

March 13, 2026: | Herald Now | Ryan Bridge | The allegations form part of a wider investigation into concerning parenting practices at the commune. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY…

Articles, Videos

Modern Slavery in NZ, a conversation with Pearl Valor and Brian Henry

March 9, 2026: | Mindful Money |Audio Link Modern slavery isn’t just happening overseas, it’s happening in New Zealand. In this episode, Mindful Money Co-CEO Barry Coates sits down with Pearl Valor, Gloriavale survivor, and Brian Henry, founder of Always-Ethical Ltd (Manager of AE KiwiSaver Plan) and leading barrister, to discuss modern slavery,…

Articles, Legal: Court of Appeal, Videos

Disgraced former Gloriavale leader Howard Temple’s appeal

March 4, 2026: | NZ Herald | Ryan Bridge TODAY |…

Articles, Videos

Lilia Tarawa: Escaping the Gloriavale Cult

March 1, 2026: | Exodus Brothers | What happens when the only world you’ve ever known tells you who you are allowed to be? In this episode we talk with Lilia Tarawa, who was born and raised inside the isolated Gloriavale Christian Cult in New Zealand — a place built on strict obedience,…

Gloriavale Says It’s Changed… But Has It Really?

Devotion: Obedience or Betrayal – Can You Separate the Leader from the Crimes?

Devotion: Obedience or Betrayal? The FLDS Parallels Are Impossible to Ignore

A slice of the pie: Timaru apprentices prepare for national competition

Home schoolers fear ‘anything can be imposed’ in proposed changes

‘Devotion: Obedience or Betrayal’ Trailer: New Doc Delves Into Real-Life ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Inspiration Cult

Gloriavale family educated by police over dangers of force-feeding children

Modern Slavery in NZ, a conversation with Pearl Valor and Brian Henry

Disgraced former Gloriavale leader Howard Temple’s appeal

Lilia Tarawa: Escaping the Gloriavale Cult

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